The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-043-0706, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-043-0706 |
| Primary Part Number | GS838S1 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | HOLE MOUNTED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 0.997 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.003 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Style | ROLLER ARM |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Switch Actuating Force | 1.5 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Width | 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Switch Release Force | 4.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.144 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR SEAL |
| Actuator Length | 0.539 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.549 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Roller Width | 0.154 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.158 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.040 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.075 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.020 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Actuator Roller Diameter | 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.213 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP DC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 0.640 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | WEATHERPROOF |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| GS838S1 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10AT322-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-043-0706 is a Switch,sensitive, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-043-0706 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: GS838S1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for GS838S1: Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 0.997 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.003 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Actuator Style: ROLLER ARM. 21 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.